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CULTURE

Cannes Film Festival showcases offbeat films

Drew Pendleton April 21, 2014

Every May in the southern French city of Cannes, the stars align for one of the world’s largest, oldest, most storied film festivals. Since 1946, the Cannes Film Festival has played host to some of the...

Senior finds creative niche at UA

Reed OMara April 21, 2014

When assistant professor Nathan Parker assigned self-portraits to his advanced creative writing class, he said he knew he could expect something different from Will Gillette. What he didn’t expect was...

Seniors share plans for final night in Tuscaloosa

Hannah Widener April 21, 2014

For many students the last night before graduation flies by without a second thought, but for others, it is one final moment to spend with friends and truly celebrate the end of an era. Kyle Zimmerman,...

DUI means more than losing one’s license

Francie Johnson April 20, 2014

It’s a question that many students have been asked after a night of drinking, a simple question that only requires a one-word response: “Are you good to drive?” The response could mean the difference...

With ‘Fargo,’ classic movies adapted for modern small screens, success

Drew Pendleton April 20, 2014

What do “Friday Night Lights,” “M*A*S*H” and “Psycho” have in common? When you look at them as movies — where they rank among classics for many – the similarities are minuscule. However,...

Absurdist theater haunts viewer with inconsistencies, questions

Luke Haynes April 20, 2014

Absurd is a word you don’t hear too much anymore, and when you do, it usually serves to mock an overly critical person. That being the case, I did not know what to expect when I went to see my first...

‘Freaks and Geeks’ serves as relatable, amusing cult classic hit

Hannah Widener April 20, 2014

As dead week approaches and the sweet taste of summer is almost within reach, it’s given me time to think about the things I’ll miss once I go home. I’ll miss the sound of the train at 2 a.m., the...

Outdoor activities can keep students busy during summer

Katherine Metcalf April 17, 2014

Who is ready for summer? As the semester is winding down, students are spending more hours studying, writing papers or trying to cope with the stress of the upcoming finals week. However, many students...

Professor featured in Birmingham

Professor featured in Birmingham

Cokie Thompson April 17, 2014

If you walk through Woods Quad, you can’t miss it: Dozens, if not hundreds, of metal squares form a massive sculpture in the center of the courtyard. Its placement on campus allows it to spark conversation...

Libraries on campus host distinct patrons

Libraries on campus host distinct patrons

Cole Booth April 17, 2014

The libraries on the University of Alabama campus each have a variety of patrons, both from within colleges and from other majors.   Rodgers Library primarily serves science and engineering students,...

Despite costs, many students seek city  life after graduation

Despite costs, many students seek city life after graduation

Phoebe Rees April 17, 2014

Ask any young person where they dream of living and working when they’re older, and they’ll probably answer New York, Los Angeles or Chicago. Big cities are top destinations, especially for young Southerners....

Cover band The Divines to play Rounders

Cover band The Divines to play Rounders

Kinsey Haynes April 17, 2014

On any given weekend, whether it be downtown or on the Strip, cover bands of all genres can be heard filling the area with nostalgia, and The Divines are a prime example. Members Kenny Divine, drummer;...